This is a practical, pocket-sized guide for emergency physicians who encounter orthopaedic emergencies. In a format designed for on-the-spot reference, it presents information on orthopaedic principles and procedures and management of specific injuries of the upper extremities, pelvis, hip and femur, lower extremities, and spine. Coverage also includes paediatric orthopaedics, soft tissue injuries, foreign bodies, and sports medicine. The book contains 100 simple drawings that illustrate relevant anatomy and demonstrate techniques for splinting and other procedures.
This is a practical, pocket-sized guide for emergency physicians who encounter orthopaedic emergencies. In a format designed for on-the-spot reference, it presents information on orthopaedic principles and procedures and management of specific injuries of the upper extremities, pelvis, hip and femur, lower extremities, and spine. Coverage also includes paediatric orthopaedics, soft tissue injuries, foreign bodies, and sports medicine. The book contains 100 simple drawings that illustrate relevant anatomy and demonstrate techniques for splinting and other procedures.
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Höhe: 203 mm
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978-0-7817-1610-9 (9780781716109)
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Part 1 Orthopaedics: general orthopaedic principles; the orthopaedic history and physical exam; diagnostic imaging; principles of anaesthesia for orthopaedic procedures; principles of orthopaedic reduction; principles of splinting; principles of orthopaedic surgery; long term care and rehabilitation of orthopaedic injuries. Part 2 Upper extremity orthopaedics: injuries of the sternum, clavicle and scapula; injuries of the shoulder; proximal and midshaft humeral injuries; elbow injuries; injuries of the wrist; forearm injuries; fractures of the metacarpals; phalangeal fractures; acute joint injuries. Part 3 Lower extremity orthopaedics: pelvis; hip and femur; the knee and the lower leg; the ankle; the foot. Part 4 Spine: cervical spine injuries; lumbar spine injuries. Part 5 Paediatric orthopaedics - general paediatric orthopaedics; paediatric orthopaedics - the upper extremity; paediatric orthopaedics - the lower extremity. Part 6 Special topics in emergency medicine: foreign bodies in soft tissues; sports medicine.